Tara Carpenter

Tara Carpenter
Scream character
Jenna Ortega as Tara Carpenter in Scream VI
First appearanceScream (2022)
Last appearanceScream VI (2023)
Created byJames Vanderbilt
Guy Busick
Portrayed byJenna Ortega
In-universe information
Full nameTara Carpenter
OccupationStudent
FamilyChristina Carpenter (mother)
Mr. Carpenter (father)
Sam Carpenter (half-sister)
NationalityAmerican
LocationCarpenter Residence, Woodsboro, California
(formerly)
New York City, NY
StatusAlive

Tara Carpenter is a fictional character in the Scream franchise. She first appears in Scream (2022) and returns in Scream VI (2023). Tara is introduced as the target of the film's opening attack but survives. She is the half-sister of Sam Carpenter and is used as live bait to draw Sam back, during which their family connection is revealed. She was created by James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick and is portrayed by Jenna Ortega.